Books published by Cengage Learning, Inc

Helping you find your voice, this book helps you build the skills you need to become a more effective communicator. It incorporates the communication research as it presents a pragmatic introduction to the concepts, principles, and skills of interpersonal communication.

Packed with applications that are relevant to your daily life, this book features trendsetting art to help you understand key biological concepts. It helps you develop an understanding of biology and the process of science while you build the critical-thinking skills you need to succeed.

Organized by diets rather than by organ systems or disease states, this title distinguishes itself through rich pedagogical features. It provides core nutrition concepts and up-to-date clinical content at a level that is accessible to the range of health care team members who are responsible for a client's nutrition needs.

A friendly guide that teaches the fundamentals of computer programming using Just BASIC.

Offers a comprehensive, balanced coverage of victimology.

Uses a historical approach to bring philosophy to life through lively narratives, engaging illustrations, and a student-friendly writing style. This textbook guides students through the lives and works of history's greatest philosophers, drawing from both canonical primary sources and the latest philosophical critiques.

Focuses on problem-solving and full-code examples to vividly demonstrate the how and why of applying programming concepts and utilizing C++ to work through a problem.

Equips readers with the skills and practical understanding to meet the management challenges of a new century. In this book, readers delve into the fundamentals of human behavior in today's organizations. It balances classic management ideas with thorough coverage of the many OB developments and contemporary trends.

Packed with examples and illustrations, this book delivers the ideal introduction to machine tool industry, equipping readers with an understanding of fundamental and intermediate machining skills. It is aligned with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I Standard.

Provides a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to financial management, focusing on value creation, risk management, and effectively managing cash flows, the international aspects of financial management, the ethical context of managerial decision-making, and the increased impact of the Internet in business practice.

Provides an introduction to computer concepts and skills, which maps to the newest Computing Core Certification (IC3) standards. This book covers Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online - everything your students need to be prepared to pass the IC3 exam, and finish the course as confident computer users.

Connects the different regions of the world within and across chapters, and explores broader global themes in part-opening essays. This book combines the accessibility of a regional approach with the rigor of comparative scholarship to show students world history in a truly global framework.

Features material reflecting the automotive technology and industry best practices. In addition to incorporating NATEF Collision Repair and Refinish Program Standards and Task Lists, this book provides information on working with hybrid and electric vehicles, using environmentally friendly water-based paints, and other methods and materials.

Prepares student programmers for success by teaching them the fundamental principles of developing structured program logic. This book offers a language-independent approach to programming, with a distinctive emphasis on modern conventions.

Helps you understand leadership principles and hone your own leadership skills through a thoughtful balance of essential theory and real-world applications. This book provides a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders you can relate to and reinforcing your knowledge with frequent skill-building activities.

Focuses on off-highway mobile equipment systems that delivers service and repair essentials for heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and powered lift truck technology. This book includes updates in computer-controlled hydraulics, GPS, and electronic controls for other systems to help you master the responsibilities of specialty technicians.

Packed with information on several important topics including infection control, manicuring, pedicuring, chemistry, UV gels, and the salon business, this book gives the aspiring nail technician the tools they need to launch themselves into a rewarding and successful career.

Balancing biological, psychological, social, and cultural approaches, the author's groundbreaking integrative approach is the modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology.

Includes 155 maps and excerpts of more than 250 primary sources that enliven the past while introducing students to the source material of historical scholarship. This text is illustrated with 430 photographs that add visual context.

Helps students become sophisticated thinkers by teaching the fundamental cognitive process that allows them to develop the higher-order thinking abilities needed for academic study and career success.

Provides the material that first-year MBA students need to gain a mastery of core concepts in marketing management. This book includes issues that can be organized around an easy-to-remember framework of 5Cs, STP, and 4Ps.

Reflects developments in stem cell research, cloning, and immunology, and offers revised coverage of major topics, such as Molecular Biology. This book balances scientific detail with readability that's ideal for those studying biochemistry.

Delivers the coverage of the legal implications and ramifications of doing business internationally, along with the related cultural, political, economic, and ethical issues faced by global business managers.

Covers contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children. This book emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their learning potential.

Featuring coverage and a managerial focus, this book includes legislation, examples, and practices of high profile organizations as well as 20 original cases.

Combines problem-solving structure with substantial pedagogy to enable students to become independent problem solvers in the introductory course and beyond. This book captures student interest through coverage of chemical reactions, explanations and visualizations, and an emphasis on everyday applications.

Enhanced with problems and applications, this book provides an introduction to chemistry that prepares students for further study in any engineering field. It emphasizes the connection between molecular properties and observable physical properties and the connections between chemistry and other subjects studied by engineering students.

Lets you give your students an understanding of the legal, ethical, and societal implications of information technology. This book provides coverage of notable technology developments and their impact on business. It offers a foundation in ethical decision-making for business managers and IT professionals.